BUTTER-BRAISED CARROTS AND LEEKS

Butter-Braised Carrots and Leeks image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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6 bunches baby rainbow carrots (3 pounds with tops)
2 large leeks, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as tarragon, chives, mint, parsley and/or basil)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Trim the tops of the carrots. Scrub the carrots well but do not peel; halve lengthwise. Wash the chopped leeks thoroughly.
Melt the butter in a wide pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add the carrots, lemon zest, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 cup water. Cover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.
Add half of the herbs, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste; toss. Transfer the vegetables to a platter and top with the remaining herbs.